Applied Optimization

Formulation and Algorithms for Engineering Systems

Ross Baldick author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:18th Jan '09

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Five general problem classes are considered: linear systems of equations, non-linear systems of equations, unconstrained optimization, equality-constrained optimization and inequality-constrained optimization. The book contains many worked examples and homework exercises and is suitable for students of engineering or operations research taking courses in optimization.The starting point in the formulation of any numerical problem is to take an intuitive idea about the problem in question and to translate it into precise mathematical language. This book provides step-by-step descriptions of how to formulate numerical problems and develops techniques for solving them. A number of engineering case studies motivate the development of efficient algorithms that involve, in some cases, transformation of the problem from its initial formulation into a more tractable form. Five general problem classes are considered: linear systems of equations, non-linear systems of equations, unconstrained optimization, equality-constrained optimization and inequality-constrained optimization. The book contains many worked examples and homework exercises and is suitable for students of engineering or operations research taking courses in optimization. Supplementary material including solutions, lecture slides and appendices are available online at www.cambridge.org/9780521855648.

'Applied Optimization is an excellent text for rigourously introducing graduate and advanced undergraduate engineers to non stochastic optimization. I also think it serves as an excellent reference for engineers in the field who need a clear introduction to this area of mathematics/operations research.' IEEE Control Systems Magazine

ISBN: 9780521100281

Dimensions: 244mm x 170mm x 40mm

Weight: 1240g

792 pages